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Name	Fila Brasileiro	Mastiff	Argentine Dogo
Origins	Brazil	England	Argentina
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Group	Working Dogs	Working Dogs	Guard Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Brazilian Molosser Cao de Fila Brazilian Mastiff	Old English Mastiff English Mastiff	Argentine Mastiff Argentine Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which is the smallest dog, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Giant	Giant	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Mastiff? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo weight comparison:	90-110 pounds (41-50 kg)	Male: 150-250 pounds (68-113 kg), Female: 120-180 pounds (54-82 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	100 pounds (45.5 kg)	Male: 200 pounds (90.5 kg), Female: 150 pounds (68 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo height comparison:	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 27.5 inches (70 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1300	$1200-$1500	$2800-$5000
Availability Which is easier to get, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Mastiff is quite easy to get.	Average: The Argentine Dogo is a commonly available dog breed.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Argentine Dogo dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo trainability comparison.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo behavior/temperament comparison:	Courageous Docile Obedient Loyal Determined Brave	Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Cheerful	Loving Protective Loyal Sociable Tolerant
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Mastiff dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Average to High: Fila Brasileiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Mastiff dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo social needs comparison:	Fila Brasileiro dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Mastiff dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo playfulness comparison:	Average: Fila Brasileiros, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Mastiffs are not the most playful dog breed. See more.	Average: Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Low to Average: The Fila Brasileiro rarely barks. See more.	Low: The Mastiff barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Fila Brasileiro breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Mastiff indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Argentine Dogo breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Fila Brasileiro dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Mastiff dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Fila Brasileiro bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Mastiff bite force: The Strongest.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Argentine Dogo bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Fila Brasileiro has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Mastiff has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo mouthiness comparison:	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Mastiff dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiros tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Mastiffs are commonly healthy dogs.	Argentine Dogos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Elbow Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Seizures Cystinuria	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Deafness
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Fila Brasileiro should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Rare The Mastiff should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Argentine Dogo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo lifespan comparison. How long do Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff and Argentine Dogo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-11 years The average lifespan of Fila Brasileiro: 10 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Mastiff: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Argentine Dogo: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Mastiff can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo energy level comparison:	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Mastiff dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average exercise need.	Mastiff dogs exercise need is minimal.	Argentine Dogo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiro dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Mastiff dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Fila Brasileiro breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo coat comparison:	Dense Smooth	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Fila Brasileiro, Mastiff and Argentine Dogo color?	Black Red Yellow Brindle	Fawn Brindle Apricot	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Fila Brasileiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Mastiff doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Fila Brasileiro dogs shed moderately. See more.	Mastiff dogs shed moderately. See more.	Argentine Dogo dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Medium ⏺ The Fila Brasileiro has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Mastiff has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Fila Brasileiro drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.	The Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler. See more.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Fila Brasileiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Mastiff dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Argentine Dogo dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which dog is more friendly?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Mastiff dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo?	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not dog-friendly.	Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Argentine Dogo dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Yes Fila Brasileiro dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Mastiff dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Argentine Dogo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Fila Brasileiro is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Mastiff is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Fila Brasileiros are not the best breed for elderly people.	Mastiffs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Fila Brasileiro or Mastiff or Argentine Dogo? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo?	Not really Fila Brasileiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Mastiff breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Fila Brasileiro and Mastiff and Argentine Dogo have?	4-10 puppies	3-5 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Fila Brasileiro vs Mastiff vs Argentine Dogo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Federacion Cinologica Argentina

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